Valentino Retrospective

Valentino was here in Singapore.

Not the man himself, but some of the best in his massive collection. Resorts World Sentosa played host to the exclusive exhibition- Valentino, Retrospective: Past / Present / Future.

Thank goodness I managed to catch it on the last day. Who knows how many more years do I have to wait for another show like this. The only disappointing part is that we cannot get enough of the haute couture. The exhibition hall was surprisingly small, considering Valentino being one of the most laudable designer of all times. I am sure he has much more to present than this. It was like a mini capsule, encompassing bits and pieces of his most memorable works.

"This is a story with the same protagonist throughout. The fashion elements and theme evolve as the storyline progresses, but the woman behind the pleats, the emroideries, the bows, remains the same."

-Valentino Garavanni-

You have to pardon me for the bad photography. The lighting was pretty bad, perhaps it was to create a romantic atmosphere which was the essence of Valentino. No flash was allowed, thus. These pictures were after treatment for brightness and contrast. If not, it would be far worse. Hope you will still enjoy.

This was the highlight of the exhibition, used as the main visual in all its publicity materials.

Worn by Lucy Liu.

Black strapless cocktail dress with giant butterfly bow.

Strapless cocktail red dress tulie skirt trimmed with pink tulie tassles.

Worn by Jennifer Aniston on the premier of "Along Came Polly" the movie, in London 2004.

Reminded me of Audrey Hepburn, the black dress and black gloves.

Evening gown of applied beige crepe “budellini”. Worn by actress Ashely Judd in 2000. (Budellini is an innovative, concentric use of an applique technique)

White long gown with ostrich feathers.

This should be his Black and White series.

Curve of a Calla Lily or seashell- up to your imagination.

Evening gown with black crepe, backless chiffon, embroidery iridescent pipe.

Love love love the details.

Last but not least, the signature Valentino red. These iconic brightly hued dresses served him well in the industry since his very first fashion show.

There you have it. Creations by the founder Valentino Garavani himself and also some by current Creative Directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli.